Multiple award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter CKay has reached a historic milestone, becoming the first Nigerian artist to achieve one billion streams with a solo song on Spotify. His global smash hit, Love Nwantiti, officially crossed the threshold, marking a defining moment for Afrobeats on the global stage.
The Viral Global Phenomenon
Originally released in 2019, Love Nwantiti took on a life of its own years later, becoming one of the most viral Afrobeats tracks worldwide.
The song’s irresistible melody dominated TikTok trends, inspired countless remixes, and charted extensively across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East, solidifying CKay’s place among the most streamed African artists of all time.
Cementing Global Influence
This achievement places CKay in an elite group of global stars whose songs have crossed the billion-stream threshold. The milestone reflects a major shift not only for his career but also for the global expansion of Afrobeats.
The success underscores Nigeria’s growing influence on the international music scene, as more African songs continue to break long-standing streaming and chart records. This landmark success further cements Love Nwantiti as one of the biggest Afrobeats songs ever released and continues CKay’s rise as a key figure pushing Nigerian music onto the world stage.
Source: Africa Publicity
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